City

Aberdeen, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Mississippi

👥11,496Population
💰$47,552Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$84,000Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.7%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 50.4%Other: 0.6%Race
White48.7%
Hispanic0.1%
Black50.4%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
No HS Diploma80 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,983 (41.3%)
Some College1,271 (17.6%)
Associates903 (12.5%)
Bachelors833 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree1,149 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College17.6%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,552 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$84,000 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$651/mo
Total Housing Units5,530
Vacant Units876

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Aberdeen, MS

Aberdeen is a city in Mississippi, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,496 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Aberdeen is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,552 is below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Aberdeen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $651 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Aberdeen is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (50.4%).

Aberdeen, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Aberdeen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39730 11,496 $47,552 $84,000 $651 8.1% 27.5% 72.3%